Bonding Engineering Technician

Date: Aug 14, 2025

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Company: STENA

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

The Engineering Technician will be responsible for specific Composite and Metallic test article and specimen fabrication, including vacuum bagging of samples for testing support or Engineering and Operation Production needs. In addition, the Technician will be called upon to participate across other Lab functional areas based on the work demand and priorities each day.

 

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

 

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

 

What YOU will do:

·    Works with minimum supervision using, drawings, process instructions, test plans or other written specifications to perform job duties.

·    Under direction of Team Leaders, responsible for meeting production, technical, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.

·    Support the Team Leaders in meeting business and department objectives.

·    Must be able to operate equipment within the assigned lab functions and perform hands on work. Training will be provided as needed.

·    Good written and verbal communication skills, and use of office productivities tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

 

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

·    High school diploma or equivalent.

·    0 to 1 years of experience in manufacturing or laboratory environment.

·    Have current vehicle driver’s license to enable use of electric lift, tow, and transportation golf cart type of equipment certification.

 

Desired Characteristics:

·    3 years or more in a composite manufacturing environment highly prefered.

·    Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited university.

·    Experience with composite/metal bonding, bagging, and industry standards for fabrication.

·    Experience with fabricating tooling and tooling design.

·    Experience / ability to run and program ovens for curing.

·    Experience with aerospace level part fabrication.

·    Self-Motivated Team Player

·    Experience with NADCAP or customer audits

·    Ability to multitask and handles tasks with competing priorities effectively

·    Detail oriented and basic computer skills with experience with Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word

·    Familiarity with SAP application

 

AT ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

 

Salary range for this role: $26.58 to $39.23 per hour. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

 

MRAS offers these incentives for hourly roles:

• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

• 401k Savings Plan

• Annual Pay Increases and COLA pay

• Shift Differential Pay for off shift schedules

• Overtime Opportunities

• Paid-Time Off/Vacation

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement

• Health & Safety Personal Protective Program

• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes

• On-the-Job Training

 

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

 

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.


ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

 


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore